Leah, 21 years old

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Welcome to Peace First--we're excited you've joined us! There are lots of ways to get started with creating positive change. This community will give you tools and relationships to help you get started and then see a project through. We can't wait to build with you!

I'm excited to learn more about the March Against Revenge Porn! This is such important work. I'm glad you're naming this for what it is: harassment and IPV, and I feel so much solidarity around focusing your trauma on change work--those of us who are survivors often face that kinds of crossroads. I'm glad you're here, doing this work! :) You talked about how your experiences with trauma could have killed you--I want to check in--what kind of support system do you have now while you do this work? Let us know how we can support you in your project, if you want help thinking about your support system IRL--and also, I'd love to know what you think of as strengths you can share in your work for change.

I also wanted to let you know about an opportunity coming up soon. While you can create a project at any time to be eligible for a $250 mini-grant, if you start a project and submit your compassionate insight by February 28th, you can participate in the Peace First Challenge with other young people from around the country, and can apply to attend a spring Peace First Accelerator Conference!

One more thing: Can you help out another peacemaker by checking out their project and adding your thoughts? It's a great way to get to know other people and to share ideas. Here's one project you might be interested in: https://www.peacefirst.org/projects/hope-city-wecare

Please let me know if you have any questions! I'm looking forward to hearing from you. :) Adrian